She made the comment when asked about the relevance of the initiative to the federal government’s plan to save 100 million Nigerians from extreme poverty.
The minister said the intervention may not be fitting for some classes of Nigerians, but it makes a difference in the lives of poor Nigerians.She said: “If you look at the people that you are taking this intervention to, N5,000 means a lot to them because these are poor and vulnerable households and it changes their status, but for you and me, N5,000 is not even enough for us to buy recharge card, that’s the difference.
“But for these poor people in the communities, you have seen, they were able to save out of that N5,000. “When people say N5000 does not save people, that is an elitist statement, honestly because we’ve had causes to go to the field, and we have seen these people that when you give them this N5,000, they cried and shed tears because they’ve never seen N5,000 it in their lives.“So, it goes a long way, it changes their status and by that, it lifts them from one stage to another.”
When you guys have destroyed the country why won't it mean much
Stop giving us fish, instead let there be enough water for more fishes in the land. APC Don Kill Nigeria
If this comment really came from this ministe, then she is a disgrace. I don't blame her, even a governor said his govt gives poor women who put to bed at general hospital N500 bcos many of them can't afford it. How did we get here? Who are these jokers?
Very unfortunate
That’s why you weaponised poverty, so that 8 euros becomes gold to people who are suffering and dying !
5k can take care of their immediate needs but it can't lift them from poverty.
Really, that's an insult to all Nigerians.
Not so much as at now
But yet you will not give them
weaponize poverty at its best 😩
Why is this woman making mockery of the poor? Which state is she from?
Give that money to your relatives - nonsense
Disaster response to a disastrous Minister In a Country were Inflation rate is over 15% .
PublicSquareNG Given the level of poverty in Nigeria, the Hon. Minister is right.
This woman is callous!!!!!
This minister is so inexperienced, unintelligent and a disaster. I wonder how the President appointed people like this into his government. That is why the country is not moving forward.
I've said times without number that what many look like nothing mean the world to some people. Hausa that sell tea every morning knows him much she will get from sales of 5k , cobler will pay all what he need to repair and shine shoes from 5k , women that sells vegetables
Those people that shed tears when given N5K are the people you have reduced to slaves and destitutes in their country. They shed tears meaning, 'at least I can eat today with my family, thank God for today, tomorrow will take care of itself. That's the meaning of that tears'.
Of course they will shed tears as a result of extream poverty they find themselves in most hardly get a single meal per day,what happens after the 5k this is what you should be explaining.
Yea. Put them in penury through your actions and inactions, then hand them stipends and tell them you're alleviating poverty. After the 5k finishes, what next? Go on, use poverty as a weapon
To your villagers
God bless you
Absolute madness, they share tears because there is no hope, your interpretation of the tears shows you are either out of touch with reality or simply incompetent.
munjima ana yaudararmu
It's a shame for Nigerian leaders or government to said N5k means a lot to poor Nigerians and they even shed tears. The looters and corrupt leaders are in the government and there God father are aside.
Weaponisation of Poverty. In Buhari’s change to get urgent 2k from friends & family is a loan application. Govt giving 10k in a year to citizens is not lifting from poverty but just make poverty bearable for a while.
If I say make thunder fire this woman now e go be like say I Dey curse person mama….that money reach you for fuel per day
Yes Nau, why wouldn't they cry, some spend days without eating due to the hardship created by the government. The cry wasn't for happiness Ma'am Sadiya_farouq wallahi the poor are suffering. We need to be scare of the consequence.
They shed tears when they received it, because the 5k is telling them another story about how worse their life is
There's the point of people being so poor that a 5k donation makes a huge difference in their lives, and then there's the point about how sustainable it is to give people 5k - will it be daily or what? - and there's the fact that 5k cannot lift anyone out of poverty in Nigeria.
It means a lot to the poor but it can't change the poor, Money doesn't change the poor, The word of God does
Madam minister BANBIALA... SHAME
Thank you ma for the Gift of 5k but what can the 5k buy for one, help to think humanly,,
Sense far from you ma.....rubbish,amidst the rising if things ....how much is5k
Weaponized poverty
Mvd woman, what can she use 5k 4
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD My God will punish and disgrace her for saying that.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD When was the 5k shared? Who and who got it. Criminals.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD I weep for this nation 😭 How did we get hear?
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Shameless people and who tell u Nigerians have not moved on even those that cry when u gave them 5k isa tears of regret
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD If her son or daughter wouldn't shed tears giving N5k so nobody will shed tears.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD This is a clear case of weaponizing hunger and poverty such crumps from your feasting table will more the suffice for the starving mJority. This is not leadership!
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD 5k? Is that the next level poverty
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD This people don finish Nigeria. Who and who did you give 5k?
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Because your policy has made them to shed tears . You impoverished them , you made them look poor.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Says much about the mess we are into.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD 😳
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Those people shedding tears were not doing that cos they were happy receiving the money. They were shedding tears, saying in their minds: oh my God, see what I have been turned to in my country by this administration. I have been turned into a beggar!
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Could we please have the details and breakdown how our money was spend on the family and friends we all know that only fulanis lives matter to buhari
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Very true... Most people on Twitter drop their account numbers when promised less..
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD APC change 🙄🙄🙄
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD With undue respect,you need ask yourself some soul searching Questions.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Thanks to your bed and evil govt. You must be ashamed.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Hot thunder fire her mouth.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Her statement is a product of a poor mindset. She's soo poor she can't differentiate between poverty and wretchedness . This minister is very poor in mind . 5k is nothing in Buhari Nigeria
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Because your government has subjected ppl to untold hardship
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD 🤔
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Hahahahaha. Well done ma. All I will say is let us support MoghaluKingsley for a transformed and prosperous Nigeria. All Nigerians deserve better.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Speak up
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD And Madam thinks this is a good thing
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD This one has no ideas
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD What can N5,000 purchase in Nigerian economy?
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD That was quite a disparaging remark about Nigerians. Do you know that the money you brag about cannot buy a pain measurement of Crayfish in Nigerian markets?
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD 5k wey una go later embezzle
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Do you want to help somepeople or allpeople
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Rubbish
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD How many Nigerians got it
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD That's just because Buhari succeeded in impoverishing Nigerians. Thanks to Mr. Transparency. Nigerians will never forget this wicked administration !
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD It is a pitty that some are foolish and stupid in Nigeria. They re poor upstairs. Sheding tears for 5k?
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Agreed! But is that how it should be? You should be ashamed to even voice it out because N5,000 now is less than half of what is it was when this rudderless government you are working for came to power!
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Is N5,000 ($9) considered worthwhile in today's Buhari's Nigeria? Yes! Who hemorrhaged Nigeria's economy from May 29, 2015 till date, bringing Nigeria & many a Nigerians to this pitiable state? Buhari & his goons in the OfficialAPCNg. Way Out? NigeriaDecides2023, Kick them!
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD 'mission accomplished''''.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Those people shelding tears are very stupid and wasting their destiny on 5k. They can do better by investing in town crying business, Ogun kill you Sadiya Farouq
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Justifying stealing and embezzlement of our common wealth. This woman is gulping our money like water.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD What a sitting minister of the federal republic of Nigeria can boldly beat her chest and say!! E sure for am. They've successfully infiltrated poverty into the lives of Nigerians. In other words, she's saying that their Mission is 'accomplished'
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD It's an insult for a government to be sharing 5k for it citizens with this high inflation rate.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Meaning? Who made it so?
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Very moronic in nature that a minister of the republic us oozing this out of public domain!
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Keep your money 💸💸💸 madam and fix our fathers land. God bless Nigeria.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Efcc most enter these woman matter I swear.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD The woman needs to be investigated, all her relative, children, nephews account needs to be checked. She’s milking and stealing our common wealthy. Funds she can’t give account for
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Isn’t that what you guys wanted ni ,make them poor so they can be vulnerable and do your bidding when you give them 5k
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD This our leaders are not just insync with the people. Their tears are of misery not of gratitude.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Most Nigerians live from hand to mouth, one day at a time, never sure of tomorrow. For them, N5,000 will take them for another week depending on how large the family is. Their psychy have been reduced to depending on hand-ons, they are at the mercy of the elites and the society.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD N5000 is approximately less than $10. 10$ will only buy u a meal at McDonald’s or Burger King in Overseas. It won’t be enough for a decent meal in a bigger restaurant. So is that what Nigerians will shed tears for? What will N5000 buy in Nigeria?How much do u all in govt loot?
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Very true 🥺
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD A Nigerian=Nigerian,5k per month,we will(all) account for our did hereafter.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD If 5k can mean a lot to those who you have made poor.Wait till when you will be face with challenges which your billions will not be able to solve.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Gettttatttt
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD Onyeara
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD What is this woman saying? 5,000 with the cost of food items in the market. Those people are just pretending in front of you crying wolf.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD And that should be a thing to be proud to say this woman respect yourself.
Sadiya_farouq FMHDSD